漫长的人类进化中，幽默更容易让我们活下来。因为当一个人被逗笑时，这一刻，他／她便把一部分心智交给了逗笑他／她的人。幽默是获得信任与支持的有力工具，也是遗留在体内的基因。如何打开自己的天赋，巧妙运用这个工具呢？史炎的18分钟演讲中，与我们分享了3种实用的方法。
Over previous millions of years, people with humor survive easier than those who do not, says comedian Shi Yan. Why is that? Our brains are likely to trust those who make us happy in the moment when we are laughing. In this charming talk, Shi Yan shares 3 paths to unlock this hidden gift in our gene. 史炎，中文脱口秀艺术家，先锋娱乐公司笑果文化的培训负责人。
As one of most acclaimed stand-up comedians in China, Shi Yan helps us make sense of life’s humor. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx